Set the answer mode
Depending on the situation, set the product answer mode to
Automatic
,
TAM
,
Fax/Tel
, or
Manual
. The
factory-set default is
Automatic
.
●
Automatic
: The product answers incoming calls after a specified number of rings or upon recognition of
special fax tones.
●
TAM
: The product does not automatically answer the call. Instead, it waits until it detects the fax tone.
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Fax/Tel
: The product answers incoming calls immediately. If it detects the fax tone, it processes the call
as a fax. If it does not detect the fax tone, it creates an audible ring to alert you to answer the incoming
voice call.
●
Manual
: The product never answers calls without intervention. You must start the fax-receiving process
yourself, either by touching the
Start Fax
button on the control panel or by picking up a telephone that
is connected to that line and dialing 1-2-3.
To set or change the answer mode, complete the following steps:
1.
From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.
2.
Touch the
Fax Setup
menu.
3.
Touch the
Basic Setup
menu.
4.
Scroll to and touch the
Answer Mode
button, and then touch the name of the option that you want to
use.